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How to talk about #BlackLivesMatter, online hate & racism with children
Lauren Seager-Smith, Sajda Mughal OBE
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What should I be aware of when managing my child’s data online?
John Carr, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq
How can I encourage my child to report something if they believe a friend is self-harming?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Internet Matters Team
Supporting your teen during the coronavirus lockdown
Lauren Seager-Smith, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq
Insight on new digital literacy report & impacts on the curriculum
John Carr
How can cyberbullying affect my child’s mental health?
Katie Collett, Lauren Seager-Smith, Martha Evans, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos
What is online consent and how can I discuss this with my child?
Kathryn Tremlett, Will Gardner
How do I start a conversation to explain what extremism and radicalisation is to my child?
Sajda Mughal OBE
Socialising online safety advice for younger children
Karl Hopwood, Lauren Seager-Smith, Kate Jones
How can I help my child feel free to be who they are online while staying safe?
Alan Mackenzie, Dr Tamasine Preece
What can I do to ensure my child’s safety over the summer break?
Laura Higgins, jakub, Prof. Andy Phippen, John Carr, Catherine Knibbs, Lauren Seager-Smith
Why are children encouraging others to ‘roast’ them online?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Prof. Andy Phippen, Rachel Welch, Ruth Ayres, Catherine Knibbs, Marc Bush
Conversations to have with teens about online activism
Karl Hopwood, Sajda Mughal OBE
How can I make socialising online safer for my family?
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq
How likely will cyberbullying happen to my child and how can I protect them?
Julia von Weiler, Lauren Seager-Smith, Sue Atkins
How can I help my child to think critically to protect them against extremist influences?
Sajda Mughal OBE, Jade Gayle, Adam Deen, Internet Matters Team
Can violent video games encourage my child to be aggressive?
Andy Robertson, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Laura Higgins
How can I support my child if they are struggling to manage with the Covid-19 lockdown?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos
How can I help my child best manage their screen time?
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Rebecca Avery, Laura Higgins
How can I help my child think critically about the social media influencers they follow?
Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq, Professor William Watkin, Alan Mackenzie, Lauren Seager-Smith
What should parents know about teens and online dating?
Lauren Seager-Smith, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq, Parven Kaur, Catherine Knibbs, Adrienne Katz FRSA
Conversations to have with teens about nudes & sexting
Karl Hopwood, Tink Palmer
What is the real-world impact of online hate speech on young people?
Sue Jones, Sajda Mughal OBE, Dr. Elizabeth Milovidov, Esq
How to talk about wellbeing and tech with children
Dr Tamasine Preece, Catherine Knibbs, Andy Robertson
My child has been negatively affected by something they’ve seen online- what do I do?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Dr Tamasine Preece
How to encouraged teens to make safe choices about relationships
Rebecca Avery, CC Olivia Pinkney, Keir McDonald, Dr Tamasine Preece
In the age of social media, how can I help my child maintain a positive body image?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Martha Evans, Catherine Knibbs
How do I know if my child is vulnerable to radicalisation online?
Sajda Mughal OBE
Digital self-harm – is it a cry for help?
Dr Tamasine Preece
My child is actively seeking followers to build a brand online, how can I keep them safe?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Ben Bolton
What impact can selfies have on my child’s self-esteem and mental health?
Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Katie Collett, Will Gardner, Liam Hackett, Lauren Seager-Smith, jakub
How can I help my child take up a new digital ‘green cross code’ to be safe online?
Katie Collett, Lauren Seager-Smith, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, Martha Evans, Dr Tamasine Preece
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